Williamson v. Middleton

I disagree with the majority’s reasoning and analysis and VOTE to REVERSE the award of fees.

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

For several years, Middleton worked for Williamson as a commissioned salesman. When Middleton quit working for Williamson, he was due a commission for having sold yarn pallets to one of Williamson’s customers. Middleton and Williamson disagreed as to the amount of commission due, and Williamson never paid Middleton any commission, even though it acknowledged owing him $906.62.

*433After leaving his employment with Williamson, Middleton began working for Peninsula Plastics, Inc.,…